Information Technology Officer (Programmer) Job in Kenya

Information Technology Officer (Programmer) Job in Kenya
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat wishes to recruit qualified persons for the following position.

Information Technology Officer (Programmer)

Duties and Responsibilities
    * Writes, compiles, and modifies applications programs for computerized systems and keys into program code
    * Develops or acquires test data and runs tests to determine the accuracy of program logic to produce desired results; debugs and revises programs based on test results
    * Use program specifications to prepare the logic sequence of program source statements in the development, modification, documentation, and maintenance of computer programs
    * Develops and prepares documents for the general design of solutions that meet system and security requirements, including the selection of alternative approaches
    * Develops applications to be used in server    * Develops and maintains automated data processing systems and computer application programs
    * Develops specifications to detail what new systems or enhancements to existing systems can accomplish
    * Serves as liaison with users concerning requests, usage, standards, security, and other developmental and production matters
    * Develops detailed systems operations designs
    * Tests programs and systems and integrates system modules
    * Converts and implements new systems or upgrades existing systems
    * Develops, implements, and monitors information technology quality assurance Standards
    * Develops cost estimates for systems development and upgrades to existing systems.
    * Provides training or arranges for system users
    * Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
    * Performs related work as assigned

Required Qualifications/Skills:
    * Has a Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology and a first degree in Information Communications Technology or Computer Science
    * Professional courses in Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CISCO Networking course and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    * Knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Visual Basic, COBOL, and other generative and contemporary languages such as PowerBuilder and Java

Performance Indicators
    * Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility in #1 above.

Personal Traits
    * Is a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish Priest
    * Is a person of attested integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources
    * Is innovative and assertive
    * Able to work with minimal supervision

Our recruitment procedures shall apply

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi

Email to: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke or secgeneral@catholicchurch.or.ke

Applications must reach us on or before 30th December 2010